Maryam Mouzarani - AI Red Team Engineer

Q: Where is Maryam based?

Maryam is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Maryam speak?

Maryam speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Maryam have?

Maryam has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Maryam has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Maryam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Maryam's latest experience?

Maryam's most recent position is AI Red Team Engineer at Applause .

Q: What companies has Maryam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maryam has worked for Applause , OWASP AI Exchange , Freelancer , Mindrift , and Code Intelligence .

Q: Which industries is Maryam most experienced in?

Maryam is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Banking and Finance . Maryam also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Maryam most experienced in?

Maryam is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Research and Development , and Quality Assurance . Maryam also has some experience in Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Maryam worked in recently?

Maryam has recently worked in industries like Education , Information Technology , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Maryam worked in recently?

Maryam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Research and Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

AI Red Team Engineer

Applause

Performed security assessments and penetration testing on Microsoft AI models for text, image, and video generation.
Conducted prompt injection attacks through diverse input vectors, including crafted text, steganographic images, and manipulated visual elements (e.g., varying opacity and embedded content).

May 2025 - Present

11 months

Member, AI Red Teaming Contributor

OWASP AI Exchange

Contribute to AI Red Teaming initiatives, researching and testing threats such as prompt injection, data poisoning, and model manipulation in AI and data-centric systems.
Support development of global AI security and privacy standards, including the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 27090 (AI Security), and ISO/IEC 27091 (AI Privacy), helping shape controls for safer, more trustworthy AI.

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Red Team Prompt Injection Specialist

Freelancer

Conducted targeted prompt injection attacks (direct and indirect) against the frontier large language model that generates text, images, and videos or controls a system with available APIs to test its robustness against adversarial inputs.
Utilized a variety of tools, techniques, and open-source resources to craft and execute attacks simulating real-world misuse scenarios.
Documented findings related to prompt leakage, unintended behaviors, and model safety vulnerabilities.
Contributed to model safety evaluations by reporting edge-case failure modes and proposing mitigation strategies.
Operated under strict ethical guidelines to ensure responsible AI red teaming practices.

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

5 months

LLM Security Penetration Tester

Mindrift

Performed security assessments and penetration testing for LLM-based applications with a focus on OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.
Conducted prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation tests on Anthropic Claude agents, creating various attack vectors and recommendations for strengthening the agents against successful attacks.

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Software Security Engineer

Code Intelligence

Conducted penetration testing for automotive clients, focusing on native applications and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Delivered presentations on fuzz testing and assisted clients in utilizing fuzzing tools to analyze and secure their code.
Provided technical support and guidance for improving tool utilization and resolving identified security flaws.

Aug 2018 - Mar 2023

4 years 8 months

Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Assistant Professor

Isfahan University of Technology

Taught courses in software security and led research projects focusing on vulnerability detection and secure coding practices.
Organized student job fairs and industrial cooperation festivals to foster partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange in cybersecurity.

Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

10 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Software Security Consultant

Ansar Bank

Conducted security audits and penetration tests on Java applications and internal infrastructure.
Worked with development teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure coding practices were followed.
Provided actionable recommendations for mitigating security vulnerabilities and enhancing application security.

Sep 2015 - Mar 2018

2 years 7 months

Smart Fuzzing and Vulnerability Detection

Freelancer

Designed and implemented a smart fuzzing algorithm to detect vulnerabilities in binary C/C++ code, including stack/heap overflows and buffer overflows.
Utilized tools like Valgrind and Angr to enhance vulnerability detection accuracy.

Sep 2014 - Mar 2018

3 years 7 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Researcher and Developer

APA Research Center

Led a team in penetration testing for web applications and Android apps, identifying security flaws and proposing solutions.
Developed security analysis guidelines for various platforms, enhancing the vulnerability detection process.
Provided consultation to MSc students on cybersecurity research and penetration testing methodologies.
Presented secure coding workshops for students and developers.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year 3 months

Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Software Developer

PayamPardaz

Developed a correlation engine for SIEM solutions, using Python and C++ to detect and respond to security incidents.
Implemented automated security event correlation and generated actionable alerts for security teams.

Penetration Testing for Web Applications

Freelancer

Conducted penetration testing on various web applications and internal systems for small businesses.
Developed detailed security reports, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended countermeasures to mitigate risks.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Information Technology

Education

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Summary

Experienced Cyber Security Engineer specializing in application security with over 10 years of expertise in penetration testing, security audits, and secure coding practices. Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications and applying security best practices in the development lifecycle.

Recently transitioned into Large Language Model (LLM) engineering, with hands-on experience in building multi-agent LLM applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and fine-tuning models for domain-specific tasks. Proficient in LLM security testing and mitigation of OWASP Top 10 LLM-specific vulnerabilities. Skilled in threat modeling, secure coding, and integrating AI security best practices. Adept at collaborating with engineering teams to ensure both traditional and AI-driven applications are secure from design to deployment.

Skills

Llm Engineering: Multi-agent Llm Systems, Langchain, Retrieval-augmented Generation (Rag), Fine-tuning (Lora, Qlora), Prompt Engineering
Llm Security: Owasp Top 10 For Llms, Llm Threat Modeling, Red Teaming For Ai Systems, Prompt Injection, Supply Chain Risks, Moderation Frameworks (Openai, Llama Guard, Aws Bedrock Guardrails), Secure Deployment Practices Across Cloud, Hybrid, And Local Environments, Knowledge Poisoning Defenses, Pickle Model Scanning, Ci/cd Integration (Mlops/mlsecops), Risk Management Frameworks (Mitre Atlas, Threat Modeling)
Application Security: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Audits, Threat Modeling, Security Architecture
Penetration Testing: Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Embedded Systems, Static & Dynamic Analysis
Languages: Php, Python, C/c++, Html5, Css3
Tools: Langchain, Openai Api, Hugging Face Transformers, Burp Suite, Owasp Zap, Valgrind, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Angr, Gdb
Security Standards: Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Owasp Top 10, Iso 27001
Code Review & Debugging: Code Reviews, Debugging Php-based Applications, Ci/cd (Gitlab)
Version Control: Git, Github, Gitlab
Agile Methodology: Scrum, Agile Development

Languages

Persian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2011 - Mar 2017

Amirkabir University of Technology

Ph.D. · Software Engineering · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011

Amirkabir University of Technology

M.Sc. · Information Security · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

Esfahan University of Technology

B.Sc. · Computer Engineering · Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Certifications & licenses

MCSE 2003

OWASP AI Security Training

SANS GenAI & LLM Application Security Training

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Information Technology 6 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Iran, Islamic Republic of, Germany)

Primary country Iran, Islamic Republic of

Expertise

Recent roles AI Red Team Engineer, Member, AI Red Teaming Contributor, Red Team Prompt Injection Specialist

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Research and Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Maryam based?

Maryam is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Maryam speak?

Maryam speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Maryam have?

Maryam has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Maryam has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Maryam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maryam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maryam would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Red Team Engineer, Member, AI Red Teaming Contributor, Red Team Prompt Injection Specialist.

What is Maryam's latest experience?

Maryam's most recent position is AI Red Team Engineer at Applause.

What companies has Maryam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maryam has worked for Applause, OWASP AI Exchange, Freelancer, Mindrift, and Code Intelligence.

Which industries is Maryam most experienced in?

Maryam is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Banking and Finance. Maryam also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Maryam most experienced in?

Maryam is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance. Maryam also has some experience in Product Development.

Which industries has Maryam worked in recently?

Maryam has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Maryam worked in recently?

Maryam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Maryam's education?

Maryam holds a Doctorate in Software Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, a Master in Information Security from Amirkabir University of Technology and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Esfahan University of Technology.

Does Maryam have any certificates?

Maryam has 3 certificates. These include: MCSE 2003, OWASP AI Security Training, and SANS GenAI & LLM Application Security Training.

What is the availability of Maryam?

Maryam is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Maryam?

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